Early Childhood Standards of Quality for ... - State of Michigan

Physical and Mental Health, Nutrition and Safety7. Makes reasonable adaptations to the physical environment or program toaccommodate children with special needs (e.g., accommodates childrenwho need assistance with feeding or toileting, diapering).8. Obtains assistance from local agencies or organizations (e.g., hospitals,schools, intermediate school districts, and local health departments) forways to accommodate the child in the program.4. Program Standard: Programs address requirements for continuoussafe environments for children. [LRCCC-R400.5111a; 5113; 5113a]A Quality Program:1. Provides information and referral to parents and children creating andmaintaining a safe environment.2. Provides professional development to all staff working with childrenregarding safe environments and regulatory requirements.3. Develops and implements written policy and procedures for staff andparents to follow.4. Periodically reviews policies and procedures and updates wherenecessary.5. Provides for a periodic review of background checks of all personnel andregular physical environment inspections.Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten 21